Summer is a time for fun, but at Assets learning always takes place. The summer program continues to offer the same high quality education of the academic year, but also delivers additional programs called academies.

The summer academic program includes an integrated curriculum. Literacy instruction is focused on multisensory, structured language approaches such as Slingerland, Orton-Gillingham, Project Read, and Read Naturally. Theme-based Math and Science lessons are integrated via hands-on activities that engage students and promote enthusiastic, meaningful learning. Students also attend daily Enrichment classes that are designed for them to explore their interests and develop their strengths. Students new to Assets may receive supplemental assessment which provide valuable information about the student’s learning profile.

K-8 ACADEMIES:

Please note that these academies below are not a pathway to the Fall program, as no academics nor assessments are involved in the curriculum

June 13 – July 13, 2017 Tuition: $1,450

Art Academy (Grades 2-6)

Students will participate in the joyful process of art making and celebrate the incredible experience of creating something from their own imagination. A variety of materials will be used to develop skills and self-expression through drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media. The class will conclude with a student exhibition of artwork.

E ho’ole’ale’a Academy (Grades 1-5)(To find amusement)

Students will expand their understanding of our community, culture, and the history of Hawai’i through a variety of hands-on explorations. Students will be introduced to Hawaiian language, sentence structure and writing. Students will learn to make lei, create photo albums (using Hawaiian names, places and activities), and perform songs and hula.

HIGH SCHOOL:

FIVE TWO-WEEK MINI COURSES

Students will have the option of enrolling in one or two of the mini courses that will integrate study skills and technology into the curriculum. Seats are limited to 10 students per class and are first come-first-served, based on receipt of the deposit.

Students will become responsible stewards of the land as they understand the process of outdoor project completion including planning, implementation, and evaluation. We will strive to develop a sense of honor and respect as we malama (care) for our aina (land).

Course-2: • Geography

In 1873, Jules Verne believed you could circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. In 2017, I believe we can do it in nine, figuratively speaking. Students will be virtual tour guides planning a trip for someone going around the world. They will create an itinerary that includes locations, prices, and attractions. While planning the tour, students will research historical routes, maps and events. In addition, GPS maps, atlases and online resources will provide images of current landmarks and other geographic features.

Course-3: • Becoming a Better Learner

How does learning change when you have thousands of potential teachers across the world at your beckoning call and can access the sum of human knowledge from the palm of your hand? This course will help you develop expertise in a process that capitalizes on these affordances.Being able to use online resources effectively for learning is an invaluable skill for academic growth and personal enrichment. Through an interactive, problem- based approach, this course will empower you to leverage online resources in order to drive your own learning.

Course-4: • Science Workshop

With the increasing emphasis on science and technology in our world today, it is imperative our students develop skills to acquire and analyze information. In this science workshop students will explore their science interests while developing reasoning skills. We will also be discussing current events in science and learning the proper use of lab equipment. Students will conduct experiments of their own design, analyze the data, and present their findings to the class in a poster session.

Session-2 (June 19 – June 30) *Only one course can be chosen in this session

Course-1: • Drawing & Painting

This course examines the many forms of drawing and painting that are prevalent in our world today. Students will practice and discuss various styles including realism and abstraction, and we will investigate how the fundamentals of design and color are used in various creative fields including animation, architecture, and fashion.

Course-2: • Science Workshop (Same as Session-1 class)

With the increasing emphasis on science and technology in our world today, it is imperative our students develop skills to acquire and analyze information. In this science workshop, students will explore their science interests while developing reasoning skills. We will also be discussing current events in science and learning the proper use of lab equipment. Students will conduct experiments of their own design, analyze the data, and present their findings to the class in a poster session.

High School Fitness Clinic – Higher, Faster, Stronger

This summer clinic will focus on fitness and exercise. Students will learn and perform cardiovascular exercises, proper use of free weights and weight machines, plyometric and agility training. Some of the equipment we will be using includes hurdles, ladders, medicine balls, jumping boxes, jump ropes and much more.

Health Online Class

Dates: June 5- July 14, 2017Tuition: $1450

This course is an online class designed to stimulate critical thinking, skill building, and a lifelong commitment to personal health and well-being. Students are expected to follow school rules and maintain appropriate digital citizenship. Course content includes communication and self-esteem, exercise, nutrition, alcohol, tobacco, drugs and sexuality. Due to the sensitive nature of some of the components of health (i.e. emotional health or reproductive health), students are encouraged to discuss assignments with their parents and request that their parents contact the instructor if they have any concerns or questions.

High School Principal, Suzy Travis, at 808-440-3604, E-mail: stravis@assets-school.netH.S. Summer Program Manager, Jason Wagner, E-mail: jwagner@assets-school.net
Transportation: Families are encouraged to carpool. Dedicated bus service, for the Kahala, Downtown, and the Kailua area, is available to both campuses for a fee.

ADMISSIONS

Completed applications will be reviewed beginning in January.

Admissions for summer program are rolling and will remain open as long as space is available. Applications received after enrollment is full will be placed in a space available waiting pool.

While summer enrollment does not guarantee acceptance into Assets’ Fall session, it does provide an optimal opportunity for students, parents and the school to evaluate whether or not Assets is an appropriate placement for a particular student. For Fall enrollment, priority will be placed on enrolling appropriate applicants from the summer program on a space-available basis.